A State Budget Proposal That Makes the Right Choices for Children

Mar 3, 2015

Any budget is an expression of priorities. The budget proposed by Governor Wolf sends a clear signal that children are his priority.

Nearly all of the new state spending proposed by the Governor is targeted to improve early learning, public schools, and access to higher education. Further, the Governor is proposing to expand access to affordable health care coverage that would reach nearly 16,000 more children. Given the State’s gaping budget deficit, its antiquated system of taxation, a stubbornly stagnant job base and the growing needs of a cash-starved and underperforming public education system, this Governor made hard choices and kids came out on top.

Click below to read more about PCCY’s reaction to Governor Wolf’s budget proposal.

Attend a Community Budget Meeting

Philadelphia students cannot afford fewer teachers or other support staff. City Council can vote to prevent those cuts. Speak up on behalf of students! Attend one (or more) of the upcoming public events and tell councilmembers, “No cuts to schools!” Sign Up, Show Up, Speak Up because Our Kids Are Worth It. Need help with your testimony? Check out our testimony as well as these talking points. We can also help – reachout to frangyp@childrenfirstpa.org. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.

Postcards: Print, Sign & Share

These postcards are available for your community group or organization to print and share with your members. Postcards can be dropped off to 990 Spring Garden Street, Suite 600 or you can scan and send to info@childrenfirstpa.org. We also have printed postcards available to pick up at our office. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.

Lower Travel Costs! Options are available.

The Mayor’s proposed tax on ride share companies will protect public schools and ensure students have the resources they deserve. If ride share companies choose to pass these costs directly onto riders, there are options for individuals with disabilities to help lower their travel costs. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.